Founding Fathers

  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party

    Started Thursday at 7:00 and 10:00pm lasted approximately 3 hours. 340 chests of tea were destroyed in Boston Harbour, an event that has gone down in history as the Boston Tea Party. This political and mercantile protest was one of the key events in the lead up to the American Revolutionary War and, ultimately, American independence.
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The first military engagement of the American Revolutionary War. Important because they marked the start of the American Revolutionary War and demonstrated the colonists' willingness to fight for their rights and independence.
  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The Declaration of Independence was signed at Independence Hall and was important because it was a declaration demanding independence from British ruling.
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge

    Was a critical period for Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. There were harsh conditions such as, lack of supplies, disease, and exposure. Even through these hard conditions it also made them stronger and more disciplined due to Washington’s leadership.
  • The Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    The Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    Maryland became the 13th state to approve them. This event established the first constitution of the US.
  • The Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown

    The decisive battle of the American Revolutionary War. Occurred Yorktown, Virginia
  • The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution is Ratified

    The United States Constitution was ratified because the states recognized the weaknesses in the constitution and therefore needed it to be much stronger for a more unified form of government.
  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    Historical event attended by hundreds and was the first inauguration under newly ratified U.S. Constitution.
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    Washington’s Farewell Address

    A seminal document in American history.
  • The Death of George Washington

    The Death of George Washington

    George Washington died of a throat infection known as epiglottitis in his home in Mount Vernon.
  • Election Day, 1800

    Election Day, 1800

    Thomas Jefferson was elected as the third president
  • Marbury Vs. Madison

    Marbury Vs. Madison

    A landmark Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review